What will the course cover? (contents, themes, projects)
Legislation quiz: test your knowledge
Individual statutory rights for employees
What makes up the Contract of Employment?
The constituent parts of an individual's contract of employment and how changes can be made fairly
Different types of contract: fixed-term, 'temps' and consultants
Legislation relating to discrimination (including age discrimination)
Case studies: recent employment tribunal findings
The right to request flexible working arrangements
Bullying and Harassment
Legal definitions and case rulings
Dismissal: fair or unfair?
New legislation, including the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and the Work and Families Act 2006.
Best practice disciplinary procedures
Up-to-date case studies on recent employment tribunal rulings
What can I expect to achieve?
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Review the main provisions and constraints imposed by existing employment legislation.
Identify the rights individual employees have within the workplace.
Establish best practice in establishing and changing terms and conditions of employment.
Identify the main legislation relating to discrimination in the workplace and identify best practice in recruitment and selection.
State how to avoid unfair dismissal and how management practice and procedures can best contribute to this aim.
Identify new and forthcoming employment legislation, including the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and the Work and Families Act 2006.
How will I be taught?
Whole class teaching, pair group work, practical exercises, demonstrations, discussions, presenting information, question and answer, role-play.
This course is also available by request on an in-company basis for £995 for up to 10 delegates.
